1990 Land Rover Defender Overlanding Rig

2 Comfy Camp chairs and serving table for enjoying your stay outdoors or around the fire.

This loop circumnavigates the Cohutta and Big Frog Wildernesses on gravel roads and some unimproved dirt roads. Hiking opportunities abound, and there are tons of vistas and waterfalls to see along the way. Don't miss the stop at Potato Patch Mountain or the short hike to Jacks River Falls and some great picnicking, swimming or rockhopping. Day one you will travel from Chattanooga, hit forest service roads and cruise among the pines and hardwoods of the Cohutta Wilderness. Not far into the woods, you'll find your first campsite along the Conasauga River. It's a small campground nestled along a small, shallow river. There is great swimming, fishing and hiking all around with views of Big Frog Mountain, the tallest around, in the background. Day two takes you on a long trip North looping around the outskirts of the wilderness on gravel and rougher dirt roads. Most of the day is spent along the high ridges of the forest with abundant views and chances to explore. Finish the day at Thunder Rock Campground along a gentler section of the Ocoee River. Bring some floats and lifejackets to float from one end of the campground to the other! The water makes for a peaceful night's sleep too. Day 3 keeps you in the forest and takes you back up along Northern edge of the park. You'll pass the trailhead to hike up Big Frog Mountain and then slowly descend out of the amounts, through some beautiful undeveloped valleys and back into the real world.

Get off the highway and into the woods on this two day 82 mile exploration. There are multiple places to hike, expansive views to take in, creeks to swim in and waterfalls to explore. All are marked on the map for convenience and trails maps and driving directions are provided. Highlights include Turtle Falls, the views from atop Starr Mountain and rafting or swimming in the Hiwassee River. Day one takes you from Chattanooga to the top of Chilhowee Mountain where you'll camp in USFS improved campground so a toilet and shower facility and marked campsites. We suggest a few good ones in the route notes. Don't miss the fishing and swimming in the lake or the the great family hike to Benton Falls. If you're toting bikes along this is a great place for beginner or advanced mountain biking! Day two takes you down the mountain and north to climb back up into the Cherokee National Forest and through some great forest service roads with views, wildlife and multiple chances to get out of the vehicle and explore views, creeks and waterfall. You will finish the day camping at an unimproved wilderness campsite at Lost Creek Campground. Situated along a creek, you'll guaranteed a nice lullaby as you go to sleep. Day 3 takes you out of the woods along some wonderful gravel roads and down along the Hiwassee River. It's cold but this is a great place to swim and jump off some rocks! You'll hit Parksville lake and then head out of the high country and back to Chattanooga to finish your day.